Best Public Schools in Phenix City, AL


Summary:

The Phenix City school district in Alabama consists of 13 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with Lakewood Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School standing out as the top-performing schools, while Phenix City Elementary School and Westview Elementary School struggle academically.

The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the higher-performing schools generally having lower free/reduced lunch rates. Central High School, the district's only high school, ranks in the top 124 high schools in Alabama and has a diverse student population. Interestingly, the schools with higher spending per student tend to have better academic outcomes, indicating that increased investment in education may be beneficial for the district.

Overall, the Phenix City school district faces significant challenges, with wide disparities in academic achievement and high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. However, the data also highlights the potential for collaboration and the sharing of best practices between the high-performing and low-performing schools within the Phenix City and Russell County districts, which could help to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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